New Year, New Me!

Explore your artistic side to kick off the new year!


WINTER 2024 COURSES WONDERLAND SPLENDOR FUN


  • IN-PERSON:

    • Acting Performance (Stage, Film & TV) - Ages 7 - 11

    • Acting Performance (Stage, Film & TV) - Ages 12 - 15

    • Advanced Acting Performance (Stage, Film & TV) - Ages 15+

    • Private Acting Lessons - Stage | Film & TV (Grades 9 - 12 & Adults)

    • Application & Audition Program (AAPP) for High-School & University

  • ONLINE or IN-PERSON:

    • Music Theory For Beginners (Grades 6 - 10)

    • Private Guitar Lessons (Grades 2 - 12 & Adults)

    • Private Piano Lessons (Grades 2 - 12 & Adults)

    • Private Vocal Lessons (Grades 2 - 12 & Adults)

    • Private Drum Lessons (Grades 2 - 12 & Adults)

    • Application & Audition Program (AAPP) for High-School & University

  • IN-PERSON:

    • Application & Audition Program (AAPP) for High-School & University

    ONLINE:

    • Application & Audition Program (AAPP) for High-School & University

Theatre | Acting (Film & TV)

  • Acting Performance (Stage, Film & TV) - Ages 7 - 11

    Class Type: IN-PERSON

    Ages 7 - 11

    WEDNESDAYS: 5:00PM - 6:30PM

    January 17 - February 28

    7 sessions

    Instructor: Liana Del Mastro

    Have you always dreamed of acting in your favourite TV show or performing on stage? Then come and join us in this fun and extensive acting class that teaches students the necessary skills and techniques to get them started on their performance journey.

    Combining character development techniques, drama exercises, storytelling, creative movement, voice work and on-camera approaches, children will develop their performance abilities, while enhancing their imaginations, communication skills and self-awareness.

    Students will also learn basic script work, how to use their voice and body to tell a story, ultimately improving their abilities as an actor, performer, and communicator.

    (only a maximum of 10 students will be accepted)

    $285 + HST

  • Acting Performance (Stage, Film & TV) - Ages 12 - 15

    Class Type: IN-PERSON

    Ages 12 - 15

    TUESDAYS: 5:00PM - 6:30PM

    January 16 - February 27

    7 Sessions

    Instructor: Liana Del Mastro

    Are you a performance enthusiast or a budding actor who is not sure what skills you need to improve on? Perhaps you have taken a musical theatre, acting or drama class and don’t know what to do next?

    In this specialized acting program designed for young performers, students will learn acting and performance techniques as they work on scene study, monologue work, improvisation, good on-camera presence, voice and movement and character development. Understanding the concepts of good storytelling for stage, screen and/or musical theatre will be addressed, as students explore their own talents and develop the necessary tools needed in performance.

    From creating characters to using voice, to physicalizing their performance, young performers will learn to draw the audience into the world of the stories. Beginners & advanced students will be challenged at their own levels.

    (only a maximum of 10 students will be accepted.)

    $285+ HST

  • Advanced Acting Performance (Stage, Film & TV) - 15+

    Class Type: IN-PERSON

    Ages 15+

    TUESDAYS: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

    January 16 - February 27

    7 Sessions

    Instructor: Liana Del Mastro

    Have you wanted to explore your acting skills in a more personalized and individualized way? Are you a budding actor, who is not sure what to artistically do next? In this class, both beginners & advanced students will be challenged at their own pace, as they take their acting skills to the next level, while enjoying a technique-based approach to acting.

    Exercises that will challenge, educate, and help students further develop performance approaches will be utilized. Both stage and on-camera acting techniques will be addressed, while exploring the work that actors must tackle in scene study, monologue work, character development, improvisation, preparing for auditions, performances and approaching agents.

    Both individual and group approaches will help students discover their unique talents and development as a performing artist. The class will culminate in a final class showcase in the studio.

    (only a maximum of 10 students will be accepted)

    $325 + HST

  • Private Acting Classes

    Class Type: IN-PERSON or ONLINE

    Grades 9 - 12 & Adults

    Schedule: TBD

    Instructor: TBD

    Join us for comprehensive and personalized training, with a focus on the body and voice as your core instruments, as you develop the performing artist in you. With the guidance of our experienced teachers, building upon your skill and learning techniques that work uniquely for you will be the objective so that you can take your work to the next level. Practicing immediacy and learning how to get out of your head is essential in the process of becoming a better actor and performer. Based on an initial consultation, a personalized lesson plan will be designed to meet your needs while addressing the areas of: Role Preparation, Exploring Emotional Depth and Memory Recall, Acting Tactics and Objectives, Text Analysis and Interpretation, Monologue and Script Work, Character Timing, Rhythm, and Control, Eliminating Vocal Issues and Developing your Natural Voice, Understanding how the Body Connects to Breath and Sound, Relaxation, Breathing and Controlling Nerves in Performance and so much more.

MUSIC

  • Private Vocal Lessons

    Class Type: IN-PERSON or ONLINE

    Grades: 3 - 12 & Adults

    Schedule: TBD

    Instructor: TBD

    Join us for comprehensive and personalized training, with a focus on the voice as your core instrument, as you develop the performing artist in you. Our experienced teachers will teach you how to sing healthily anything from Classical, Opera to Jazz, Contemporary and Musical Theatre using the appropriate techniques and associated stylistic nuances. Based on an initial consultation, a personalized lesson plan will be designed to meet your needs while addressing the areas of Vocal Technique, Vocal Health & Care, Vocal Repertoire & Performance, Aural & Musicianship Skills, Improvisation, and Stylistic Nuances (as it pertains to the desired style(s) chosen to study) and so much more.

  • Private Guitar Lessons

    Class Type: ONLINE

    Grades 2 - 12 & Adults

    Schedule: TBD

    Instructor: Antonio Cocuzzo

    Join us for comprehensive and personalized training, with a focus on your guitar artistry, as you develop the performing artist in you. Our experienced teachers will teach you how to play the guitar both as a solo artist and as an accompanist/band member through many different styles such as Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock and Funk using the appropriate techniques and associated stylistic nuances. Based on an initial consultation, a personalized lesson plan will be designed to meet your needs while addressing the areas of Guitar Technique, Music Theory, Guitar Repertoire & Performance, Aural & Musicianship Skills, Improvisation, and Stylistic Nuances (as it pertains to the desired style(s) chosen to study).

  • Private Piano Lessons

    Class Type: IN-PERSON or ONLINE

    Grades 2 - 12 & Adults

    Schedule: TBD

    Instructor: Nicholas Vasiliou

    Join us for comprehensive and personalized training, with a focus on your piano artistry, as you develop the performing artist in you. Based on an initial consultation, a personalized lesson plan will be designed to meet your needs while addressing the areas of Piano Technique, Theory Rudiments, Piano Repertoire & Performance Aural & Musicianship Skills, Improvisation, and Stylistic Nuances (as it pertains to the desired style(s) chosen to study). The RCM or ABRSM curriculum will be followed pending the consultation and mutual decision between teacher and student.

  • Private Drum Lessons

    Class Type: IN-PERSON or ONLINE

    Grades 2 - 12 & Adults

    Schedule: TBD

    Instructor: Michaël Filion

    Join us for comprehensive and personalized training, with a focus on your drum artistry, as you develop the performing artist in you. Our experienced teachers will teach you how to play the drums both as a solo artist and as an accompanist/band member through many different styles such as Pop, Rock, Jazz, Latin and more using the appropriate techniques and associated stylistic nuances. Based on an initial consultation, a personalized lesson plan will be designed to meet your needs while addressing the areas of Drum Technique, Music Theory, Drum Repertoire & Performance, Aural & Musicianship Skills, Improvisation, and Stylistic Nuances (as it pertains to the desired style(s) chosen to study).

  • Music Theory For Beginners

    Class Type: ONLINE & IN-PERSON

    Grades 6 - 10

    TUESDAYS: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

    January 10 - March 7

    9 Sessions

    Instructor: TBA

    This class is perfect for students who want to learn basic music theory or have a refresher in music theory fundamentals – all in a fun and relaxed environment. Students will learn about note-reading, scales, key signatures, rhythm, intervals, chords, and learn about music appreciation and history.

    (only a maximum of 12 students will be accepted)

    $350 + HST

Application & Audition Preparation Program (AAPP)

A highly specialized and individualized program that guides students and parents through the intense and often confusing process of applying to performing arts programs. This cutting-edge program caters to each student’s goals and objectives in achieving entry to their school of choice. One-on-one consultation and mentoring will be provided in career counselling, the best school selection, each school’s entry requirements, application and essay writing, referral letters, repertoire selection, interview tactics, portfolio creation (photos, performance CV, pre-screening tapes), performance and audition techniques and finally mock auditions. Upon consultation, a set number of private coaching sessions in their discipline will be decided, to ensure students achieve their full performance potential in auditions. This program is designed for the actor, musician (vocalist/instrumentalist), dancer or musical theatre performer applying to a post-secondary program or performing arts-based high school.

Though we cannot guarantee acceptance into their desired schools, we can assure that by the completion of this program, students will be audition ready, performing at their best.

*Contact us for Pricing, Scheduling and a Free Consultation